Healing Trauma: Restoring the Wisdom of the Body
- Book Review,
by Peter A. Levine
From AudioFile
What the author achieves here is a remarkably complete lesson on how the human organism can recover from trauma by physiologically releasing the experience. Through references to mythology, animal behavior studies, some fascinating anecdotes, and current mental health practices, Levine weaves a case for his theory that makes intuitive sense. The program integrates this physiological approach with a thoughtful consideration of interpersonal and emotional approaches to healing. Recovery can't be done alone, he says. The author's reading is slow, and it's a long program; but there's no excess content, and one adapts quickly to the pace. The author is genuine, knowledgeable and clearly focused on helping his listeners benefit from the program. T.W. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
Book Description
A Complete Course in Healing Trauma Through Your Body Are you experiencing physical or emotional symptoms that no one is able to explain? If so, you may be suffering a traumatic reaction to a past event, teaches Dr. Peter A. Levine. Medical researchers have known for decades that survivors of accidents, disaster, and childhood trauma often endure life-long symptoms ranging from anxiety and depression to unexplained physical pain and harmful "acting out" behaviors. As a young stress researcher at the University of California at Berkeley, Levine found that all animals, including humans, are born with a natural ability to rebound from these distressing situations. On Healing Trauma, this respected therapist and teacher brings you face to face with his effective new treatment – not a "talking" cure, but a deep physiological process for releasing your past traumas and instilling a harmonious awareness of your body. Drawing on nature’s lessons, Dr. Levine teaches you each of the essential principles of his four-phase process. You will learn how and where you are storing unresolved distress; how to become more aware of your body's physiological responses to danger; and specific methods to free yourself from trauma. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 23 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders – many as a direct result of trauma. Now, you can learn how to address these and other symptoms at their source – your body – and return to the natural trauma-free state that you were meant to live in. Over nine hours of instruction to free yourself from trauma through your body’s built-in healing process. This program includes a 24-page study guide. LEARN MORE ABOUT:
- A revolutionary method for releasing trauma, taught step by step
- Nature's lessons – the physiological roots of your emotions
- How to determine if you are suffering the effects of trauma
- Where trauma hides in your body and how to release it
- Specific exercises to "thaw" frozen physiological energies
- Coping with surgeries, accidents, illnesses, and other stressful events
- Emergency "first-aid" measures for emotional distress.
About the Author
Peter A.Levine received his Ph.D. in medical and biological physics from the University of California at Berkeley, and holds a doctorate in psychology from International University. During his 35-year study of stress and trauma, he has contributed to scientific and medical publications and served as a consultant for NASA's space shuttle project. He has taught at the Hopi Guidance Center and at hospitals and pain clinics throughout the world. Dr. LEvine is currently a consultant for the Pain Rehabilitation Center in Boulder, CO, and he teaches frequently throughout the U.S. and Europe. He is the co-author, with Ann Frederick, of the book Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma, as well as the audio program It Won't Hurt Forever: Guiding Your Child Through Trauma.
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